Installation

Hardware Installation
NOTES

Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic

Sensitive Devices, you may use anti-static
products such as wrist straps, heel straps, mats
to protect your body from electrostatic.
Make sure you have a personal computer with
one or two open USB ports before connecting
the drive to your computer.
Power for all other devices should be turn off
before attaching the cables.

Connecting to computer
Connect the drive to the computer as shown in
figure.
1 Connect the USB 2.0 (Y type) cable to
the drive.
2 Connect the other end of the USB 2.0
cable to your computer.
3 The drive may get its power from the PC
USB power. All systems may not meet
USB power requirements and full
performance may not be achieved.
In this case, connect to the USB power
cable.

USB Power cable

When the computer is ready, confirm that the

drive is detected. And then, insert the supplied
software CD into the drive and install the
software.
NOTES
Please do not connect the USB cables by any means other than specified above.
Using the wrong type of cable with this drive can cause it to malfunction.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing
or ingress of moisture.
The drive supports both Windows and Mac. To use it properly, please follow directions below.
How to Eject Disc from the drive
When using with Mac
- Click the eject button located on Mac OS menu or toolbar.
When using with Windows
- Press the eject button in the front of the product.

* Software CD (for Windows only)

- The Software CD includes DVD software for usage for Windows.

Location and function of controls

This following is the general figure of the design of the drive.
The drives appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.

Front
1. Disc Tray
2. Drive activity indicator
The LED is used to indicate the operation of
drive.
3. Eject Button
4. Emergency Eject Hole

2 3

Rear
1. USB Connector (mini)
This connector is used to connect to the USB
2.0 cable.

Removing the USB converter cable (For Windows)

The drive supports the plug and play(not swap) function of Windows, and can be removed and inserted by
performing the following operation.
1. Stop the application software being currently used.
2. Click the icon
of the taskbar located on your screens bottom right side.

3. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive[x:].

4. Click Ok and then remove the USB converter cable.

NOTE
Dont remove the USB 2.0 cable when the busy indicator on the drive blinks, or during computer startup.
The removing procedure varies depending on your OS.

Quick Set-up Guide

Slim Portable DVD Writer

GP60

To install of your product, please read this guide manual carefully and completely.

Features

System Environment

Computer

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface for high-speed data transfer.
Buffer Under Run error protection technology
Emergency eject support
Combination of CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R
DL, M-Disc (DVD+R SL) and DVD-RAM drive functions into one drive.
Supports region playback control Phase II.
PC USB powered, no AC adapter needed.

Package Items
Item
- Slim Portable DVD Writer
- USB 2.0 cable (Y type)
- Software Installation disc (for Windows only)
- Quick Guide for Drive

Quantity
1
1
1
1

This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.

System
requirements

CPU

Memory
Hard disk
Video Memory
Interface
CD-ROM drive
Software Required OS
CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM,
DVDR DL discs

Cautions
System meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB
2.0 operation with this drive.
Computer that is equipped with a USB 2.0 compliant USB connector or PCI

adapter card, and on which the USB 2.0 EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller
Interface) driver software 1) has been installed.
1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is supplied with currently available PCI
adapter cards that conform to USB 2.0. Further, Microsoft has released the USB
2.0 EHCI driver software for Windows XP, therefore it is also possible to use this
driver software with Windows XP SP3.
If you want to know in detail, please contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer or
consult your PC manufacturer, or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site.
Under Windows 8 operating system, a specific mainboard with nVidia GeForce
7025 Chipset may cause an abnormal operation.

Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or Higher(with USB 2.0) for basic

performance (Recommended for optimal performance:
Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher).
256 MB or larger (Recommended: 512 MB).
20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing
depends on the quantity of data.)
64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB).
USB 2.0 port
For Software installation
Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista (32 bit, 64 bit)/
Windows XP SP3, Mac OS X v.10.5.4 or Higher, Direct X 9.0 or Higher
CD-R : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Thats, TDK,
Ritek or HP discs are recommended.
CD-RW : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are
recommended.
DVD-R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Maxell, Thats are
recommended.
DVD-RW : Victor. JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK are
recommended.
DVD+R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Thats, Maxell are
recommended.
DVD+RW : TDK, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Ricoh are
recommended.
DVD-RAM : Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media are recommended.

M-Disc (DVD+R SL) : Millenniata

DVDR DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are
recommended.

* For Windows 8/Windows 7/ Windows Vista, 1 GB of RAM or large is recommended.

* Compatibility problem in write/read function may occur with some media depending
on the media manufacturing quality.
* To achieve maximum Record & Write speed your system may require data to be
copied first to the computers hard drive rather than directly from another source disc
or drive.
* Please visit http://www.m-disc.com to learn more about the M-DISCTM.

Specifications
Supported Discs

DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R,

DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Double layer, DVD-R
Dual layer, DVD- RAM, M-Disc (DVD+R SL), CDDigital Audio & CD-Extra, CD-Plus, CD-ROM, CDROM XA-Ready, CD-I FMV, CD-TEXT, CD-Bridge,
CD-R, CD-RW, Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session),
Video CD, DVD-VIDEO
Dimensions (WxHxD) 144 mm x 14 mm x 137.5 mm
Weight
About 200 g
Interface
USB 2.0
Read/Write Speed
Write : (DVD-R): 2x, 4x, 8x
(DVD-R DL): 2x, 4x, 6x
(DVD-RW): 2x, 4x, 6x
(DVD-RAM): 2x, 3x, 5x (Ver. 2.2 & higher)
M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 4x
(DVD+R): 2.4x, 4x, 8x
(DVD+R DL): 2.4x, 4x, 6x
(DVD+RW): 2.4x, 3.3x, 4x, 8x
(CD-R): 10x, 16x, 24x
(CD-RW): 4x, 10x, 16x, 24x
Read : (DVD-R/RW/ROM): 8x/8x/8x max.
(DVD-R DL): 8x max.
(DVD-RAM) (Ver.2.2 & Higher): 6x max.
M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 8x max.
(DVD-Video) (CSS Compliant Disc): 4x max.
(DVD+R/+RW): 8x/8x max.
(DVD+R DL): 8x max.
(CD-R/RW/ROM): 24x/24x/24x max.
(CD-DA (DAE)): 24x max.

Data transfer rate

Sustained

CD-ROM : 3,600 kB/s (24x max)

DVD-ROM : 11.08 MB/s (8x max)
CD-ROM : 140 ms (Typical)
DVD-ROM : 160 ms (Typical)
DVD-RAM : 200 ms (Typical)
Buffer capacity
0.75 MB
MTBF
60,000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10 %)
Power Requirement 5 V DC
Operating Environment
Temperature
5 C to 40 C
Humidity
15 % to 85 %
Storage Environment
Temperature
-30 C to 60 C
Humidity
10 % to 90 % RH
Average Access
Time (1/3 Stroke)

Software
Install the appropriate CD Recording Authoring Software before using this unit.
* Please uninstall any previous CD burning software you may have loaded on
your PC in order to prevent possible compatibility issues.
Once you have installed the application software, you may (if you wish) begin to
reinstall previous software, taking note for errors. We recommend using the drive
with the latest software as some problems encountered when using the drive can
be solved by updating the software.

The drives appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.
- The maximum data transfer rate varies according to the performance
capabilities of the PC.
- For the sake of periodic improvements, specifications and appearance are
subject to change without notice.
- We have taken all possible measures to assure the quality of our products,
but we cannot be responsible for the consequences if defect occurs.

Please visit www.lgservice.com and install the program,

LG ODD Online F/W update. By using the program,
you can automatically check the latest information about FirmWares and
update the FirmWare.
Worldwide support ; http://www.LGservice.com
Worldwide corporate site : http://www.LG.com

Safety Instructions
PERICOLO : Il dispositivo di lettura e scrittura utilizzato in questo
masterizzatore utilizza un raggio laser che, se osservato da vicino, pu
danneggiare la vista. Evitare di smontare il coperchio dellapparecchio.
Al fine di prevenire eventuali folgorazioni, evitare di smontare
lapparecchio. Allinterno dellapparecchio non sono presenti parti che
richiedono manutenzione da parte dellutente. In caso di difetti o
guasti, rivolgersi ad un Centro di Assistenza Tecnica. Lesecuzione di
procedure diverse da quella espressamente indicate in questo
manuale pu provocare pericolose esposizioni alle radiazioni laser.
ATTENZIONE: Al fine di evitare cortocircuiti o principi di incendio,
evitare di esporre questo apparecchio alla pioggia o ad una eccessiva
umidit ambientale.

CAUTION: The laser used in the Drive can damage your eyes. Do not
attempt to open the cover. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the cover (or back).
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. Use of controls or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.a

VORSICHT : Der in diesem Laufwerk benutzte Laser kann Ihre Augen

schdigen. Versuchen Sie keinesfalls, die Abdeckung zu ffnen. Um
die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schocks zu reduzieren, sollten Sie die
Abdeckung (oder Rckseite) keinesfalls entfernen. Im Inneren des
Gerts befinden sich keine Teile, die vom Benutzer selbst gewartet
werden knnen. berlassen Sie die Wartung qualifizierten
Kundendiensttechnikern. Beachten Sie bei der Benutzung von
Bedienelementen und der Durchfhrung von Prozeduren
unbedingt die Anweisungen dieses Handbuchs, da andernfalls
gefhrliche Strahlung freigesetzt werden kann.

PRECAUCION: El lser utilizado en la unidad puede daar sus ojos.

No intente abrir la tapa. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga elctrica,
no quite la tapa (ni la parte posterior).
No hay piezas internas que deba mantener el usuario.
El servicio de mantenimiento debe efectuarlo personal tcnico cualificado.
El uso de controles o la ejecucin de procedimientos distintos de los
especificados en este manual pueden ser causa de exposicin a
radiacin peligrosa.

WARNUNG : Setzen Sie das Laufwerk keinesfalls Regen oder

Feuchtigkeit aus, um die Gefahr eines Brandes oder elektrischen
Schocks zu reduzieren.

ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o descarga elctrica,

no exponga este aparato a la lluvia ni a la humedad.

ATTENTION: l'exposition au laser utilis dans le graveur prsente un

danger pour les yeux. N'essayez pas d'ouvrir le capot.
Afin de rduire les risques de chocs lectriques, ne retirez pas le capot
(ni l'arrire du dispositif). Aucune pice interne ne peut tre remplace par
l'utilisateur. Pour la maintenance de l'appareil, adressez-vous au personnel
qualifi du service de maintenance. L'utilisation de commandes ou de
procdures diffrentes de celles spcifies ci-aprs peut entraner une
exposition des rayons dangereux.

CUIDADO: O laser utilizado na unidade pode causar leses oculares.

No tente abrir a tampa. Para reduzir o risco de choques elctricos, no
retire a tampa (quer frontal quer superior).
A unidade no contm peas que possam ser reparadas pelo utilizador.
Deixe a manuteno para um tcnico da assistncia qualificado.
A utilizao de controlos ou a execuo de procedimentos que no
sejam os especificados neste manual podem causar a exposio a
radiaes perigosas.

AVERTISSEMENT :Ne pas exposer ce matriel la pluie ou

lhumidit (risques dincendie et dlectrocution).

AVISO: Para reduzir o risco de incndio ou choque eltrico no

exponha este aparelho chuva ou humidade.

EU Conformity Notice

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are

in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC
and 2011/65/EU.
European representative :
LG Electronics Inc. - EU Representative
Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen
The Netherlands

CLASS 1
KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1
KLASS 1
CLASE 1
CLASSE 1

LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUKT
LASER LAITE
LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LSER
PRODOTTO LASER

CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRLING I BEN TILSTAND
OG VED AFBRUDT LSEFUNKTION. UNDG AT BLIVE RAMT AF LASERSTRLEN.
VARO! : LUOKKA 3B AVATTAESSA JA KUMOTTAESSA LUKITUS NKYV JA
NKYMTNT LASERSTEILY. VLT LASERSTEILLE ALTISTUMISTA.
ATTENTION : CLASSE 3B RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS
DOUVERTURE ET ENCLENCHEMENTS DEFECTUEUX, EVITER L'EXPOSITION
AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT : SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE
3B WENN ABDECKUNG GEFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG
BERBRCKT VERMEIDEN SIE ES, SICH DEM STRAHL AUSZUSETZEN.
ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRLING NR PNES
OG LS BRYTES. UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STRLEN.
VARNING : KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRLNING FREKOMMER
NR OCH MELLANLSET FRSTRS. UNDVIK EXPONERING UNDER STRLEN.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an Authorized Service Center for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate
the equipment.
This Drive is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have
installation instructions detailing user-installation of card cage accessory.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks registered in the United

States and other countries by the Microsoft Corporation.

The company names and product names written in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.